Business and Operations, 1978-2007, undated

This collection contains personal and professional papers of Robert Baker, twelfth bishop of Charleston.  The personal papers include biographical material as well as documents regarding his ordination and installation as bishop of Charleston.  The series also includes material relating to his time as pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church in Jacksonville, Florida, while in the Diocese of St. Augustine. His published works and homilies are also included. Bishop Baker’s professional papers includes administrative records of the Diocese of Charleston such as records pertaining to the business and operations of the diocese as well as financial records. The collections largely consist of correspondence mostly with priests, parishes, schools, board and committee members, other dioceses, and Catholic and lay organizations. Photographs, newspaper articles, and publications are also included in the collection.